William Curtis Rolf: Versailles Questel Staircase

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Drawn from the archives of fine art photographer William Curtis Rolf – whose exquisite black-and-white photographs depict a lifelong affection for the 17th, 18th and 19th-century lifestyles of France and England – these beautiful staircases were photographed in the Palace of Versailles and Château de Sceaux, a grand country house outside the city of Paris. Distinguished by their structural beauty and graceful lines, each one is stunning for its unique composition.

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Black-and-white photographic print of l'Escalier de Questel, named in honor of the architect Charles-Auguste Questel, appointed architect of the chateau of Versailles and the Trianon, and the architect responsible for the design and construction of this staircase during the second half of the 19th century. This particular image is a close-up of the staircase looking down to the ground floor. The intricate ironwork along the banister is particularly eye-catching